Notice is hereby given that, acting pursuant to section 10 (1) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, and under delegated authority from the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development, I have initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of the alleged dumping of the goods described in the Schedule to this notice, originating from Italy, being satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided that:
(a) the goods imported or intended to be imported into New Zealand are being dumped; and
(b) by reason thereof, there is a threat of material injury to the New Zealand industry producing like goods;
and also being satisfied that the collective output of the
New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for the application constitutes:
(a) 25 percent or more of total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than 6 months); and
(b) more than 50 percent of the total production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (as so assessed) by those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for or opposition to the application.
Schedule
Description of Goods
Hollow 9-carat gold jewellery being chains, necklaces, bracelets, bangles and earrings, including finished parts and sets thereof, in any colour variation, but excluding the following:
- finished parts for fastenings such as clips and clasps;
- jewellery and parts thereof, containing gemstones, and semi-precious stones including jade.
The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item 7113.19.09 with Statistical Key 09C of the Tariff of
New Zealand, which classification is provided for convenience and Customs purposes only, the written description being dispositive.
Dated at Wellington this 12th day of June 2001.
RORY MCLEOD, Manager, Trade Remedies Group.
Invitation for Submissions:
A copy of the non-confidential version of the Initiation Report which contains details of the consideration of the application for an investigation is available from the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Economic Development, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington. Documents relating to the initiation of this investigation are also available on the Ministry of Economic Development
web site at http://www.med.govt.nz/buslt/trade_rem.html Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Trade Remedies Group on the alleged dumping and injury.